Master of Accounting at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

Coursework Masters (NQF 9) offered by the School of Commerce: Master of Accounting. Offered at: Westville campus only.

Faculty: College of Law and Management Studies | Department: School of Commerce | Duration: Minimum two consecutive semesters full-time or four part-time (university rule for coursework Masters) | Intake: Closing dates: Semester 1 30 September; Semester 2 30 April | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Coursework modules plus a dissertation on a research topic, which normally makes up 33-50% of the credit value.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Masters entry (UKZN postgraduate guide, general rule): a relevant prerequisite degree, or admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7; a School/College may prescribe further criteria.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes; Semester 2 intake to be confirmed with the School. Research masters and doctoral studies can be started with no closing date, subject to School approval.

Coursework masters: Semester 1 applications close 31 October; Semester 2 close 30 April. Research masters: no closing date.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen.gw1pkg.gw1view

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